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The document outlines the examination structure for the Global Supply Chain Management course at RV College of Engineering, including instructions for candidates and the breakdown of questions in Part A and Part B. Part A consists of short answer questions, while Part B requires detailed responses to selected questions. The exam covers various topics related to supply chain management, including inventory management, network design, and supplier assessment.

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The document outlines the examination structure for the Global Supply Chain Management course at RV College of Engineering, including instructions for candidates and the breakdown of questions in Part A and Part B. Part A consists of short answer questions, while Part B requires detailed responses to selected questions. The exam covers various topics related to supply chain management, including inventory management, network design, and supplier assessment.

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21IM62

USN
RV COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING®
(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to VTU)
VI Semester B. E. Examinations Sept/Oct– 2024
Industrial Engineering and Management
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered in first
three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B. In Part B question number 2 is
compulsory. Answer any one full question from 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8, 9 and
10.
3. Use of statistical tables permitted.

PART-A M BT CO

1 1.1 The most limited scope over which the strategic fit is considered is
one operation within a functional area within a company. This is
referred to as _________ scope 01 2 1
1.2 Draw the cost-responsiveness efficient frontier curve 02 2 1
1.3 _________ cycle occurs at the manufacturer / supplier interface
and includes all processes to ensure that materials are available
for manufacturing to occur according to schedule 01 2 1
1.4 The coordinate location of a manufacturer is (40, 60). The
coordinate location of its customer is (20, 10). The manufacturer is
required to supply 200 compressors to this customer. The cost of
transporting one compressor is 𝑅𝑠 100. Using the gravity location
model, determine the distance between the manufacturer and
supplier, and the total transportation cost. 02 3 2
1.5 Graphically depict variation of transportation cost and response
time with number of facilities 02 2 2
1.6 Enumerate the risks that are to be considered during network
design. 02 2 2
1.7 If the manager at B&M manages inventory such that the store
does not run out of inventory in 8 out of 10 replenishment cycles,
then stores achieve a CSL of ______%. 01 3 3
1.8 What are the two factors which determine appropriate level of
safety inventory? 02 2 3
1.9 ____________ contract allows the buyer to modify the order (within
limits)as demand visibility increases closer to the point of sale 01 2 3
1.10 Mention any two benefits of effective sourcing decisions 02 2 3
1.11 What is continuous replenishment in supply chain management? 02 2 3
1.12 Identify one example of a collaborative planning activity in CPFR 02 2 4

PART-B

2 a Write the block diagram to depict the framework for structuring


the drivers of supply chain performance. Choose an Indian
organization and discuss the structuring of its drivers. 08 3 1
b Describe the cycle and push/pull views of a supply chain. Which
of the two views is very useful when considering strategic and
operational decisions related to Supply chain design 08 2 1
3 a Discuss in detail about the role, factors influencing with respect to
facility location for a pharmaceutical Supply chain. 08 3 2
b Illustrate and discuss three performance characteristics related to
service for the following distribution network design options,
using diagrams:
(i) Manufacturer storage with direct shipping
(ii) Distributor storage with last-mile delivery 08 2 2

OR

4 a Identify and describe the factors influencing Network Design


decisions 08 2 2
b Discuss how you evaluate the performance of a distribution
network along the two dimensions namely: customer needs and
the cost. 08 2 2

5 a Weekly demand for Legos at Toys store is normally distributed


with a mean of 2500 boxes and a standard deviation of 500. The
replenishment lead time is two weeks.
i. Assuming a continuous review replenishment policy,
evaluate the safety inventory that the store should carry to
achieve a CSL of 90%
ii. If the store manager decides to follow a periodic review
policy to manage inventory of Legos and plans to review
inventory after every 4 weeks, for a CSL of 90%, how much
of safety inventory should the store carry? What should its
Order upto level (OUL) be?
iii. Compare the above 2 replenishment policies and comment
on requirement of safety inventory 10 3 3
b Weekly demand for 12” frames at the Frame Shop is normally
distributed with a mean of 250 and a standard deviation of 150.
The store manager continuously monitors inventory and currently
orders 1,000 frames each time the inventory drops to 600 frames.
The manufacturer currently takes two weeks to fill an order. How
much safety inventory does the store carry? 06 3 3

OR

6 a Explain the role of cycle inventory and safety inventory on supply


chain with suitable examples. 10 3 3
b Weekly demand for microwave ovens at Best Buy store is normally
distributed with mean of 2500 and standard deviation of 500. It
takes two weeks to supply a Best Buy order. Best Buy targeting a
CSL of 90 percent and monitors its inventory continuously. How
much safety inventory of microwave ovens should Best Buy carry? 06 3 3

7 a Analyze the factors affecting transportation decisions with the aid


of a suitable example 10 2 3
b What are the reasons for outsourcing? Illustrate with an example 06 2 3

OR

8 a Identify and discuss the factors considered when scoring and


assessing suppliers in a supply chain context. 10 2 3
b Using examples, describe revenue-sharing and quantity flexibility
contracts. 06 3 3
9 a Describe supply chain co-ordination and the bull whip effect and
their impact on supply chain performance 10 2 4
b How does Customer Relationship Management (CRM) contribute
to supply chain efficiency? 06 2 4

OR

10 a What is vendor managed inventory (VMI)? How it is different from


continuous replenishment strategy? How is the manufacturer
benefitted out of VMI? 10 2 4
b What does CPFR stand for in supply chain management? How
does CPFR improve supply chain efficiency? 06 2 4

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